Description
Introduction to woodworking course – taster session at our rural Somerset workshop for adults (over 18)
All bookings must be made 48 hours before the course date, to enable us to prepare the workshop and materials.
Course Contents
Join us for this hands on ‘taster’ half day course as Marc Wood discusses different timber types and their uses, marking out, finishing and using adhesive, how to safely use a variety of hand tools to craft various traditional joints and he will also answer your questions along the way.
You will be taught how to use chisels, saws and an electric Scroll Saw and a Pillar Drill as part of the process, making use of your new woodworking skills to craft a variety of traditional joints.
We have kept this course small with a maximum of 6 students to allow Marc to answer your woodworking questions and demonstrate techniques while spending time with each person.
Tea and coffee are provided (please be advised that there are no permanent food outlets on site)
£130.00.00 per person treat yourself or someone special to an ‘Arts and Crafts Experience’ gift with an E Gift Voucher for a future date (group bookings of up to 6 are welcome)
Course Dates are to be found in the drop down menu and monthly dates are added throughout the year.
FAQs
Running from 12.30 pm until 5 pm, this introductory woodworking experience taster session will be 4 hours of tuition with 2 x 15 minute tea breaks (4.5 hours in total)
There is free car parking (please be aware of uneven ground) and toilet facilities on site.
Safety equipment is provided, and you are advised to wear sturdy footwear and clothes that you don’t mind getting dust on (and possibly the odd Danish Oil drip too!)
Please accept our sincere apologies as disability access requirements are limited, with uneven ground and stepped entrances (please contact us before booking and we can discuss our suitability for your needs)
Our Location
We are based at Shippens, Flaxdrayton Farm, TA13 5LR – this lovely hive of creativity and community is set around a courtyard of 19th Century farm buildings and is also home to several designer-makers involved with Somerset Arts Week and Open Studios.
Where to Stay
If you are traveling and would like to stay overnight there are many excellent options nearby, we recommend:
Hotels: The Kings Arms Inn, 49 Bishopston, Montacute TA15 6UU, 01935 822255
The Fleur de Lis Hotel, West St, Stoke-sub-Hamdon TA14 6PU, 01935 593274
Glamping: Shepherds Huts Ham Hill, Norton-sub-Hamdon, Stoke-sub-Hamdon TA14 6TE, 07900 785000
Yeabridge Farm, Yeabridge, South Petherton, TA13 5LW, 01460 242800
Cancellation Policy
We will retain 20% of the price paid (£26.00) for a full cancellation or we can offer a rebooking for a future date, as long as we are informed up to 2 weeks before the course date.
If we have to cancel because of adverse weather conditions we will offer a rebooking for a future date (Rural South Somerset is beautiful, but unfortunately snow and ice or severe flooding can cause major disruptions from time to time)
If you have any questions at all please contact Marc and Rachel Wood.
Louie –
Marc was really friendly and knowledgeable and we had a great afternoon learning about wood and creating some traditional joins. Could have carried on for hours! thank you!
Coral (verified owner) –
Brilliant afternoon with Marc, very knowledgeable and taught us some skills to take home with us. Thank you for your patience and knowledge. Definitely worth having a go!